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Iridium

Global satellite communications network

iridium.com

Headquarters: McLean, United States
Founded year: 2000
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 500–1,100

Last updated Today

Latest news about Iridium

In short: Iridium agreed to be acquired by Rocket Lab in an $8 billion deal and secured a massive $151 billion SHIELD contract from the U.S. MDA.

Company announcements

June 29 Iridium

Iridium announces acquisition by Rocket Lab

The deal values Iridium at $8 billion, merging satellite network with Rocket Lab's launch and manufacturing capabilities.

June 24 Iridium

Iridium NTN Direct begins live testing with Mlink chipsets

The testing uses Mlink's MS150-IR chipset for standards-based NB-IoT and D2D connectivity. Certification is expected by end of 2026.

May 14 Iridium

Iridium acquires Aireon for aviation safety

The acquisition unifies space-based ADS-B with Iridium's network, extends ANSP partnerships until 2035, and expects $100M annual revenue addition.

April 23 Iridium

Iridium announces first quarter 2026 financial results

Revenue was $219.1 million, net income $21.6 million, and OEBITDA $116.3 million.

Media coverage

Today The Globe and Mail

Analysts Conflicted on These Communication Services Names: Iridium Communications (IRDM) and Alphabet Class A (GOOGL)

Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Communication Services sector with new ratings on Iridium Communications ( IRDM) and Alphabet Class A ...

Yesterday Barron's

Why ViaSat Could Be the Next Big Space Stock Takeover Target

FEATURE Rocket Lab deal to buy Iridium Communications is a reminder that companies with existing...

June 29 Reuters

Rocket Lab buys Iridium in $8 billion deal to take on SpaceX

Rocket Lab struck an $8 billion deal to acquire satellite communications ‌provider Iridium Communications on Monday, betting on a SpaceX-style advantage that combines a constellation...

June 24 TMC

Iridium NTN Direct Begins Live Testing with Mlink

Mlink's advancement adds to Iridium's expanding roster of chipset partners and reinforces growing momentum toward commercial availability of Iridium NTN Direct in 2026. Iridium NTN...

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